Letter: Westwood-Opoly coming in 2018

The Westwood community celebrates the 150th anniversary of its incorporation as the village of Westwood this year. About 100 households formed the village in what was then the eastern part of Green Township with the intention of making Westwood, “…second to no other suburb of Cincinnati in every desirable quality,” according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Sept. 17, 1868.

One way that Westwood will mark its Sesquicentennial is with a Westwood-Opoly game. Not unlike a 2018 time capsule, it will feature current Westwood streets and landmarks but will also include elements of Westwood’s history such as the Cincinnati and Westwood Railroad, the James N. Gamble home, and the Werk Castle.

The Westwood Historical Society, a 501(c)3 organization, is spearheading the effort and still looking for individuals, organizations and businesses who would like to help sponsor some aspect of the game and have their name appear as a supporter of Westwood.

The deadline is this month.

Information can be found on the society’s website at www.WestwoodHistorical.org or by calling 662-1156. The website will also feature Sesquicentennial related events throughout the year, including the Westwood Home Tour on Saturday, May 12, which will be co-sponsored by Cincinnati Preservation Association.